MOHAN MAJHI NEW ODISHA CM
Railways to run 315 special trains during Ratha Jatra
The Ministry of Railways will also make arrangements for the accommodation of 15,000 devotees in Puri for the festival, he said. The special trains have been planned from Badampahad, Rourkela, Baleswar, Sonepur and Daspalla, Junagarh Road, Sambalpur, Kendujhargarh, Paradeep, Bhadrak, Angul, Gunupur, Bangiriposi on Gundicha Jatra, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) said in a statement.
BJP's Surama Padhy elected as Odisha Assembly Speaker
Senior BJP leader and Ranpur MLA Surama Padhy was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Odisha Assembly on Thursday. Padhy had filed her nomination on Wednesday, accompanied by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and deputy chief ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, and the nomination was submitted to Dasarathi Satpathy, the secretary of the Odisha Legislative Assembly.
Surama Padhy all set to be speaker of Odisha Assembly
Surama Padhy, a BJP leader, seeks to become the new Speaker replacing Pramila Mallick in Odisha Assembly.
Opposition can learn from Naveen Patnaik’s bipartisan ways
Despite facing electoral defeat, Winston Churchill, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and now Patnaik have emerged as national heroes with enduring legacies because they chose to put national interest before political advantage
CM Majhi, DyCMs, Naveen Patnaik take oath as member of Odisha Assembly
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, along with BJD President Naveen Patnaik, were sworn in as members of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Pro-tem Speaker Ranendra Pratap Swain administered the oath of office to the newly elected MLAs, including both the chief minister and Patnaik.
There will be no corruption in double engine govt, says new Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra
Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, part of the newly-elected BJP government, vows to prioritize solving people's basic issues and ensure "no corruption" in the double-engine government. The government focuses on providing housing solutions and addressing the plight of slum dwellers. This marks a significant change in Odisha's political landscape.
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Odisha Cabinet: CM Mohan Charan Majhi keeps home, admin, public relations & water resources; complete list
Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh gets Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Energy and Deputy CM Pravati Parida- Women and Child Development, Mission Shakti, Tourism.
Ranendra Pratap Swain takes oath as Pro-tem Speaker of Odisha assembly
Odisha's eight-time MLA Ranendra Pratap Swain was administered oath as the Pro-tem Speaker by the Governor. Chief Minister was present at the ceremony in Bhubaneswar.
Is NDA 3.0 flight facing some turbulence right after takeoff?
Modi 3.0: From the NEET exam chaos to escalating violence in Jammu & Kashmir, it's been a bumpy ride for the new government and Narendra Modi, who took oath as the Prime Minister for the third straight term on June 9. With opposition mocking and allies questioning strategies, Modi 3.0's flight is experiencing turbulence on multiple fronts.
Mohan Charan Majhi is new Chief Minister of Odisha
Odisha governor Raghubar Das administered the oath of office and secrecy to Majhi and other members of his council of ministers at Janata Maidan in the state capital.
Mohan Charan Majhi Cabinet: Here is the full list of Odisha ministers
Mohan Charan Majhi, a tribal leader, took oath as Odisha's next chief minister today. Joining him are two deputy chief ministers. Speculation surrounds the composition of the new cabinet, with names of potential ministers circulating. The BJP's victory ended the 24-year rule of the Biju Janata Dal, securing 78 out of 147 seats in the assembly polls.
All four doors of Puri Jagannath Temple opened today, new Odisha CM Mohan Charan Mahji, ministers offer prayers
Jagannath Temple News: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi said, "We had proposed to open all the four gates of Jagannath Temple in yesterday's cabinet meeting. The proposal was passed and today at 6:30 am, I along with my MLAs and Puri MP (Sambit Patra) attended the 'Mangala aarti'... For the development of the Jagannath Temple and for other works, we have proposed a fund in the cabinet. When we present the next state budget, we will allot a corpus fund of Rs 500 crore for the temple management."
Mohan Charan Majhi takes oath as Odisha CM
Mohan Charan Majhi becomes Odisha's 15th CM, sworn in at Bhubaneswar's Janta Maidan with PM Modi and BJP leaders present. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida appointed deputy CMs. Majhi, a tribal leader, began as a Sarpanch, later rising in BJP ranks. Known for advocacy and facing controversies, he's now tasked with governance.
Slept on footpath, worked as a farmer: Who is Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi?
BJP leader Mohan Charan Majhi became the third tribal chief minister of Odisha after Giridhar Gamang and Hemananda Biswal of the Congress. Odisha got a tribal chief minister after over 24 years. He is being sworn in as the chief minister of the state on June 12.
Will PM Modi continue to deprive Odisha of its fair share: Congress
The Congress has accused the central government of reducing Odisha's central funding and questioned whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue this trend. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted that central transfers and the state's share of Union taxes have decreased, as noted by CAG reports. He also mentioned the stalled Sitalapalli rail wagon factory project and other delayed railway projects.
Odisha CM oath taking today: Pravati Parida and KV Singh Deo, meet the two deputies of the new CM Mohan Charan Manjhi
Mohan Charan Majhi, a four-time MLA, is set to become Odisha's first Chief Minister from the BJP today, alongside two deputy chief ministers: Pravati Parida, a first-time MLA, and Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, a six-term legislator. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, marking a historic transition in Odisha's political landscape with the BJP's triumph.
Protecting Odisha's 'Asmita' will be govt's priority, says CM-designate Mohan Majhi
Four-time MLA Mohan Charan Majhi is set to be sworn in as Odisha's CM today evening. Two deputy chief ministers; first-time MLA Pravati Parida and six-time legislator Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo will also be sworn in today. "The new government will take oath today. The first job after taking the oath is to work to protect Odisha's 'Asmita' (pride)," Majhi told reporters on Wednesday.
Odisha: Never thought that my husband will become CM, says Mohan Majhi's wife
Mohan Charan Majhi's family in Bhubaneswar was surprised when he became the Chief Minister of Odisha, a miraculous development they were unaware of. His wife, mother, and son expressed pride and disbelief, expecting him to secure a ministerial berth in the new BJP cabinet. Majhi's elevation to CM also brought celebrations in his native village Keonjhar.
Mohan Charan Majhi: All about BJP's tribal leader who will be next CM of Odisha
Following an extensive tenure with the BJD in Odisha, a tribal leader is poised to assume the role of the state's new Chief Minister, alongside Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida as Deputy Chief Ministers. At 53 years old, Mohan Charan Majhi, the BJP chief whip in the Odisha Assembly, emerged victorious in the Assembly poll from the Keonjhar constituency, securing a win over his closest contender, Mina Majhi of the BJD, by a margin of 11,577 votes.
Odisha BJP's tribal face Mohan Majhi to be Chief Minister
Mohan Charan Majhi, a four-time Keonjhar MLA, will become Odisha's first BJP Chief Minister. He will be sworn in on June 12 in the presence of PM Modi and other BJP leaders.
Mohan Charan Majhi named next Odisha CM; to take oath on June 12
Senior BJP party leader Mohan Majhi will be BJP's first Chief Minister of Odisha. KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida have been appointed as deputy CMs. The new government will take oath on June 12. The BJP secured a majority by winning 78 seats in the 147-member Odisha Assembly. Central observers Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav oversaw the selection of the new Chief Minister.
Odisha's new CM: BJP appoints Rajnath Singh & Bhupendra Yadav to oversee selection
The BJP has appointed Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Bhupendra Yadav to oversee the selection of Odisha's new chief minister after winning 78 seats in the 147-member Odisha Assembly. The party's legislature meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, and the new government will take oath on June 12. Potential candidates for the chief minister position include Brajarajnagar MLA-elect Suresh Pujari, state BJP president Manmohan Samal, KV Singh, and Mohan Majhi.
Why did the BJP choose Vishnu, Mohan, and Bhajan over Vasundhara, Shivraj, and Raman as CMs?
The surprising selection of totally fresh faces by the BJP has raised several eyebrows among political observers and party insiders. But the selections, described as coming "out of left field," are strategically aligned with the BJP's overarching plan to balance caste and class dynamics in the run-up to the 2024 general election.
Left wing extremism on wane in AP: CM Jagan
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy stated that left wing extremism in the state is declining and Maoist activities are now limited to a few areas. Reddy attributed this to the state's multi-pronged approach, which includes security measures, development initiatives, and protecting the rights of local communities. He also mentioned that the state government has successfully restricted Maoist activities to certain districts and reduced their numbers. Reddy emphasized the importance of addressing poverty, illiteracy, healthcare, and unemployment as root causes of left wing movements. The government has implemented various measures such as promoting alternative commercial crops, distributing forest land ownership documents to tribal people, and establishing schools in tribal areas for quality education. The CM called for continued collaboration between the Centre and states to combat left wing extremism.
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